Youngest Nigerian To Feature In English Premier League Strikes Against PSV
Published: December 24, 2016
Joel Asoro put up a man of the match performance as Sunderland defeated PSV Eindhoven 2-0 at the Stadium of Light on Friday in a Premier League International Cup clash.
The Sweden U21 international notched an assist and scored an important goal for the Black Cats in the 86th minute.
On 69 minutes, Embleton opened scoring for the home team after excellent work down the flank by Asoro before the Nigerian talent tapped home to double the advantage .
While he lasted the distance, Josh Maja, who spearheaded the attack, was substituted in the 87th minute with the outcome of the game all but decided.
Swedish-born Joel Asoro is the youngest player of Nigerian descent to debut in the English Premier League, aged 17 years and 117 days.
Igho Kingsley
Photo Credit : safc.com
The Sweden U21 international notched an assist and scored an important goal for the Black Cats in the 86th minute.
On 69 minutes, Embleton opened scoring for the home team after excellent work down the flank by Asoro before the Nigerian talent tapped home to double the advantage .
While he lasted the distance, Josh Maja, who spearheaded the attack, was substituted in the 87th minute with the outcome of the game all but decided.
Swedish-born Joel Asoro is the youngest player of Nigerian descent to debut in the English Premier League, aged 17 years and 117 days.
Igho Kingsley
Photo Credit : safc.com
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